American Chemistry Council Press Releases

• Published on March 8, 2024 - 06:07 GMT

  

  State of the Union Address: Current Regulatory Environment Misaligned with President Biden’s Policy Priorities

  WASHINGTON (March 7, 2024) – The American Chemistry Council (ACC) today released a statement from its President and CEO Chris Jahn in response to President Biden’s State of the Union Address.  “Tonight, you heard President Biden tout the promise of the …

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• Published on March 7, 2024 - 00:52 GMT

  

  Final Climate Disclosure Rules Include Key Change

  WASHINGTON (March 6, 2024) — The American Chemistry Council (ACC) issued the following statement in response to the release of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s final rules, “The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures …

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• Published on March 4, 2024 - 18:52 GMT

  

  ACC Comments On 13th WTO Ministerial in Abu Dhabi

  WASHINGTON (March 4, 2024) – The following statement may be attributed to American Chemistry Council (ACC) Director of International Trade and Supply Chain, Jason Bernstein, in response to outcomes from the Thirteenth Session of the World Trade …

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• Published on March 2, 2024 - 00:02 GMT

  

  ACC Calls on EPA to Change Course on Problematic Changes to RMP That Threaten National Security and Supply Chain Resiliency

  WASHINGTON (March 1, 2024) – In response to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) newly published Risk Management Program (RMP) rule, the American Chemistry Council (ACC) expressed concern that the Agency is discarding its successful approach for …

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• Published on February 28, 2024 - 20:57 GMT

  

  Restoring National Chemical Security Program Vital to Combating Terrorism

  Washington, D.C. – According to a new survey report released by the American Chemistry Council (ACC), the country lost valuable tools to fight terrorism and secure chemical facilities when Congress allowed the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards ( …

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• Published on February 27, 2024 - 17:45 GMT

  

  ACC Comments on 45V Clean Hydrogen Production Tax Credit Proposal

  WASHINGTON (February 27, 2024) — The American Chemistry Council (ACC) issued the following statement after submitting comments to the Internal Revenue Service in response to the Section 45V Clean Hydrogen Production Tax Credit Notice of Proposed Rulemaking …

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• Published on February 15, 2024 - 20:49 GMT

  

  ACC Statement on Center for Climate Integrity Report on Plastics Recycling

  WASHINGTON, DC (February 15, 2024) — Today the Center for Climate Integrity released a report on plastics recycling. The following may be attributed to Ross Eisenberg, president of America’s Plastic Makers®: “Changing the way plastics are made and remade …

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• Published on February 8, 2024 - 15:29 GMT

  

  ACC to President Biden: Create Interagency Policy Committee or Risk Offshoring U.S. Chemical Manufacturing

  WASHINGTON (February 8, 2024) – American Chemistry Council (ACC) President and CEO Chris Jahn today sent a letter to President Biden requesting he create an Interagency Policy Committee (IPC). Led by the Director of the White House National Economic …

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• Published on February 7, 2024 - 17:53 GMT

  

  American Chemistry Council Welcomes New Member and Responsible Care^® Partner

  WASHINGTON, DC (February 7, 2024) – Today, the American Chemistry Council’s (ACC) Board of Directors approved the addition of a new Manufacturing member, Bayer CropScience and a new Responsible Care partner, Grammer Logistics, Inc. Bayer CropScience is a …

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• Published on February 7, 2024 - 17:53 GMT

  

  Statement on EPA’s PM 2.5 NAAQS Rule

  WASHINGTON (February 7, 2024) – The American Chemistry Council (ACC) released the following statement today in response to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) finalization of the fine particulate matter (PM) 2.5 National Ambient Air Quality …

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• Published on February 2, 2024 - 23:37 GMT

  

  Chemical Production Closed the Year on an Upswing, both Globally and in the U.S.

  WASHINGTON (February 2, 2024) — According to the American Chemistry Council (ACC), the Global Chemical Production Regional Index (Global CPRI) trended higher by 0.1% in December, following a revised 0.5% gain in November. In the U.S., the U.S. Chemical …

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• Published on February 2, 2024 - 18:44 GMT

  

  GlobalChem Conference Registration Open

  WASHINGTON (February 2, 2024) – Registration is open for the 37th Annual Global Chemical Regulations Conference and Exhibition (GlobalChem). GlobalChem 2024 will take place from Monday, March 25 through Wednesday, March 27, at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in …

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• Published on February 2, 2024 - 18:44 GMT

  

  ACC Issues Principles to Support Growth of Bio-based Plastics Innovation in U.S.

  WASHINGTON, DC (February 2, 2024) – America’s Plastic Makers® are working to reduce reliance on fossil-based raw materials and take advantage of more recycled and bio-based feedstocks. This presents an exciting opportunity to further reduce greenhouse gas …

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• Published on February 2, 2024 - 01:24 GMT

  

  ACC Applauds Congressional Efforts to Promote Sound Science and Advance American Innovation

  WASHINGTON (February 1, 2024) – Today, the American Chemistry Council (ACC) applauded the introduction of legislation to strengthen our regulatory system and push back against the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) use of flawed science in rulemaking …

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• Published on February 1, 2024 - 10:12 GMT

  

  ACC Welcomes House Passage of Business Tax Credits, Urges Swift Senate Action

  WASHINGTON (January 31, 2024) — The American Chemistry Council (ACC) issued the following statement in response to House passage of legislation containing critically needed business tax provisions by a vote of 357-70. “We commend House lawmakers for …

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• Published on January 25, 2024 - 16:05 GMT

  

  ACC Welcomes New Policy Changes to Improve Freight Rail Service

  WASHINGTON (January 25, 2024)- Yesterday, the Surface Transportation Board (STB) announced important changes that will help make it easier for freight rail customers to seek emergency relief for service failures. ACC strongly supports these reforms to …

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• Published on January 24, 2024 - 23:08 GMT

  

  ACC to EPA: Let’s Turn TSCA Promises Into Measurable Results

  WASHINGTON (January 24, 2024) – This morning, the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee held a hearing on the implementation of the 2016 amendments to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). During the hearing, Environment Protection Agency’ …

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• Published on January 18, 2024 - 23:57 GMT

  

  ACC’s High Phthalates Panel Statement on Misleading Claims Regarding Food Contact Materials and Phthalates

  Washington (January 18, 2024) – Today, the American Chemistry Council’s High Phthalates Panel issued the following statement in response to recent articles detailing misleading claims regarding food contact materials and phthalates: “The recent Consumer …

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• Published on January 17, 2024 - 23:09 GMT

  

  ACC Applauds Action on Business Tax Credits, Urges House and Senate Approval

  WASHINGTON (January 17, 2024) — The American Chemistry Council (ACC) issued the following statement in response to the announcement of a bipartisan, bicameral tax framework by House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) and Senate Finance …

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• Published on January 17, 2024 - 17:45 GMT

  

  New Survey Finds Dramatic Rise in Regulations Undercuts American Manufacturing and National Priorities

    WASHINGTON (January 17, 2024) – Today, the American Chemistry Council (ACC) released the results from a new survey on the ballooning regulatory burden on chemical manufacturers in the United States and its harmful impact on achieving the Biden …

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